Pete Alonso, in a sense, feels as if he spent the last two weeks adding to his postseason experience.
Limited to three playoff games last year in his postseason debut because of the Mets’ early October exit, the first baseman savored playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and receiving another dose of high-intensity competition.
“I am just happy I did it because I got a taste of playoff baseball, it was short-lived, only three games last year, and the result wasn’t there but I wanted more. And to be able to jump right in during spring and be able to experience that and participate, it’s really special.” Alonso appeared in five games in the tournament and went 2-for-14 . Alonso, who was behind reigning National League MVP Paul Goldschmidt on the depth chart, said he “100 percent” would like to play in the next WBC, which is scheduled for 2026.
“Usually an All-Star Game, even though it’s a great event, it’s kind of a ‘hi and bye’ type thing. But to be actually in [a tournament] and competing at an extremely high level, not just playing the game but competing for your country, it’s really special to have that national pride.”.
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